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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Colchesterby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
    5h 11m
    £82–205

  2. Train via Hinckley

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
    9h 20m
    £67–200

  3. Drive 286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Colchestercar286.6 mi
    5h 43m
    £72–103

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    6h 10m
    £105–333

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
    9h 7m
    £105–265

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    7h 2m
    £120–377

Barrow in Furness to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Colchester via Lancaster, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 11m.

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